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Q157537: Windows NT Backup Does Not Recognize Multiple Tape Partitions

Article: Q157537
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbtool
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use Windows NT Backup to perform a backup or restore operation using a
tape that has been partitioned into multiple partitions, the tape cannot be
erased or formatted for use.

NOTE: Third-party software must be used to create multiple partitions on a backup
tape. Backup does not provide this functionality.

CAUSE
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Backup recognizes only the first partition on a tape. Other partitions on the
tape cannot be removed or formatted by Backup.

RESOLUTION
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Remove the additional partitions on the tape using the third-party program that
was originally used to create the additional partitions.

Additional query words: prodnt volumes

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Keywords          : kbtool 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : 4.0

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